cover of episode The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin's A.I. Reputation Rehab

The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin's A.I. Reputation Rehab

2024/8/30
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France and charged with several crimes related to illicit activities on the platform. These charges include enabling illegal transactions and complicity with crimes like child sexual abuse material distribution, drug trafficking, and fraud. Durov's arrest raises concerns about content moderation, government interference with tech platforms, and free speech.
  • Durov faces six charges in France.
  • Telegram has over 900 million users.
  • Durov's arrest raises free speech concerns.

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Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France and charged with several crimes connected to his operation of the platform. We’ll tell you what the charges against him mean for the internet. Then Gov. Kathy Hochul, Democrat of New York, joins us to discuss why she wants to ban phones statewide in public schools. And finally, Kevin has been using secret codes to try to change what A.I. chatbots think of him. We get to the bottom of whether it is possible to manipulate A.I. outputs.

This episode contains discussion of suicide connected to youth mental health. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources) for a list of additional resources.

Guest:

  • Kathy Hochul, governor of New York

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